CORPORATE
PRELUDE by Philip West
The
Falklands conflict led to the Vulcan being used for the first
time in anger in 25 years of RAF service; 44, 50 and 101 Sqdn.
aircraft were involved in "Operation Corporate"
with five crews selected, two from 50 Sqdn., one each from
44 Sqdn. and 101 Sqdn., plus others from the disbanded 9 Sqdn.
This beautiful painting portrays the mighty XM607 at altitude
during the work up period prior to active operations.
During the Falklands War XM607, piloted by Martin Withers,
flew there and back from the Ascension Islands non-stop, covering
a staggering 7,500 miles; the flight lasted 15 hours 45 minutes
– at the time, the longest combat flight in history.
The Vulcan was refuelled by Victor tankers five times on the
outward journey and once on the return journey
The Signatories
Flt Lt Martin Withers
has signed each
of the prints in this very special edition
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Print size: 27 x 20ins 71cm x 51cm approx
| Artist
Proof |
Edition
size: 100 |
Price: £95.00 |
| Publishers
Proof |
Edition
size: 150 |
Price: £95.00 |
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